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Bharat’s post-Pahalgam plan should begin from Indus and end in POK

Americans bullied Nehru into signing the Indus Waters Treaty in 1960; by suspending it, PM Modi has corrected a historic blunder. This should be followed by a detailed and decisive strategy to get Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir back

Europe caught in a dilemma as Donald Trump and Xi Jinping fight a tariff war

As the US and China fight the economic Cold War, the EU finds it hard to be with either the US or China

Pahalgam attack: Pakistan’s latest attempt to instigate instability

It’s time India paid Pakistan back in the same coin by exploiting its fault lines

US Sutra | Trump vs. Harvard: Who will blink first?

Harvard’s wealth and prestige make capitulation unlikely. But sustained funding freezes could disrupt research and jobs. A compromise may be expected

PM Modi in Saudi Arabia: Building a corridor of peace and innovation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit isn’t just about bilateral progress; it is a signal to the world that India and Saudi Arabia are ready to co-create the future

Pahalgam is Bharat’s October 7 moment: Time to act strongly, decisively, Israel-like

People were killed in Pahalgam because someone in Kashmir—and their patrons in Pakistan—thought they didn’t belong to the right religion and so should not be allowed to live any further

Canada heads to polls within a week, but PM's crown is all thorns amid economic woes

Had the election occurred three months ago, the Conservative Party and its leader Pierre Poilievre would have won easily, given former PM Justin Trudeau’s abysmal ratings and Poilievre’s high popularity. But the Trump effect and Mark Carney’s premiership have made the contest interesting

India and Indians must target Pakistan at every level

That is the only way to avenge the massacre of tourists in Pahalgam

Vance’s visit suggests India isn’t just a balancer now, it’s a key partner

A trade agreement is one of the priority agenda items on Vice President JD Vance’s itinerary

Guns can't silence Balochs, talks are the only way for peace

The responsibility for preventing further escalation of Baloch insurgency rests with the Pakistani state that holds both the institutional strength and constitutional mandate to pursue political solutions. Yet, instead of justice or dialogue, the state continues to lean on coercive tactics

Dangerous game: Yunus has made Bangladesh a puppet of China and Pakistan

Bangladesh suffers from the Shishupala syndrome, annoying India more than it can afford

Why India is raising the 72 Infantry Division in eastern Ladakh

Despite recent diplomatic talks and troop disengagement at Depsang and Demchok, China continues to strengthen its military presence along the LAC. To counter the threats, India is strengthening its defence, including raising new military divisions like the 72 Infantry in sensitive areas like eastern Ladakh

China's fissile-free hydrogen bomb: Silent detonation that could rewire global security

A hydrogen bomb—thermonuclear by design—that doesn’t require uranium or plutonium; such a weapon of mass destruction could bypass existing nuclear non-proliferation treaties and is a game-changer for rogue states, terrorist organisations, and strategic parity in the Indo-Pacific

Asim Munir’s rant signals Pakistan reverting to instability, intimidation and ideology

In his recent address to the expatriates, the Pakistani army chief ticked off a number of topics: a dismissive mention of the “little bit” of terrorism in Balochistan, reminders about Pakistan’s history, Kashmir, and the supposed civilisational divide between Hindus and Muslims

Death of distance and rise of tribalism: Inside the disruptive world of ‘GeoTechnoGraphy’

Authored by Samir Saran and Anirban Sarma, ‘GeoTechnoGraphy’ is a pertinent and thought-provoking book that explores how digital technology has become both a catalyst for progress and a cause of intense societal disruptions

There’s method in King Donald’s ‘madness’ on China

Don’t go by the defiant rhetoric, China is hurting and in deep trouble over Trump’s tariffs

How humanitarian aid can help India boost its soft power

India’s robust response to terrifying natural disasters across the world is an important example of its emergence on the world stage—and New Delhi will do well to allocate even more resources to this effort

Discovering Assam’s ancient heritage: Hajo’s Hayagriva Madhava temple

Thirty kilometres northwest of Guwahati lies the old town of Hajo, located on the northern banks of the Brahmaputra. Set amidst verdant hills and scenic countryside are some of the state’s most historic shrines, including Hayagriva Madhava temple

PM Modi's Saudi Arabia visit will bolster India-Gulf ties amid regional turmoil

The upcoming visit of PM Narendra Modi to Saudi Arabia is coming at a time of great regional turmoil and uncertainty owing to the Gaza War, US-Iran nuclear talks, Israel’s aggressive military strategy in Lebanon and Syria, and the tariff war unleashed by US President Donald Trump

Tibet’s silent sorrows: Xi’s Vietnam visit and death of a ‘rebel’ Lama

A few days before Chinese president Xi Jinping departed for Vietnam, international media reported the ‘disappearance’ and then the death of a highly respected Tibetan Lama, Trulku Hungkar Dorjee, in the Southeast Asian nation

Sailing towards self-reliance: India's ambitious shipbuilding push

The Modi government's dual approach—leveraging both domestic strengths and international expertise—is intended to fast-track the transition towards a robust, self-reliant shipbuilding ecosystem

New Game in Afghanistan: Trump 2.0 signals pragmatic shift on Taliban

Constructive engagement with the Taliban—motivated by strategic necessity rather than ideological alignment—may pave the road for a more stable Afghanistan and a more balanced regional order

Tariffs aren't major trouble for India's IT sector, innovation is

India's IT sector isn't just being taxed; it's being tested. Tariffs may sting, but they're not the real threat. The existential challenges come from automation, artificial intelligence, political unpredictability, and our own complacency

Is Maldives offering strategic space to Turkey in Indian Ocean?

Ankara’s gift of military assets, like an old warship, to Malé in such a short span points only to the possibility of Turkey wanting to develop strategic interest in the Indian Ocean Region

Xi’s Southeast Asia tour: China ramps up economic diplomacy to counter US influence

Beijing is betting on economic interdependence to cement its influence in Southeast Asia, but unless it addresses long-standing anxieties, China’s charm offensive may fall short of displacing US primacy in the region

Murshidabad violence: India must rethink its internal security priorities

Murshidabad’s demography and vulnerabilities to cross-border radicalisation, refugee influx and transnational smuggling, including narcotics, make it a soft target for extremist networks and the growth of anti-national elements

Beyond data: India must aim for AI sovereignty

The government, industry leaders, and policymakers must act swiftly to create an AI ecosystem that fosters indigenous innovation. This will require investments, regulatory clarity, and a cultural shift prioritising AI research and development as a national goal

How shift from SAGAR to MAHASAGAR doctrine signals India’s outreach to larger Global South

The concept of MAHASAGAR is an expression of India’s growing economic and political heft and its intention to extend its arc of cooperation beyond the immediate environs of the Indian Ocean Region to encompass a broader constituency among the Global South

How US-China trade war can boost India’s export prospects

India must act quickly to take advantage of openings in the US market and strengthen its connections throughout Asia and beyond. It cannot afford the risk of becoming a collateral casualty of China's export glut

PM Modi’s proposed visit to Saudi Arabia: Elevating partnership to new heights

Security, defence, and strategic domains will feature prominently on the diplomatic table when Narendra Modi and Mohammed bin Salman meet each other later this month